Vw T5

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Tony@Cherished

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This was a BIG job, 2 complete days of :buffing:



Rock hard paint, swirls and some heavy RDS damage.



First, unusually, some full body shots, the only ones I got as it went dark on day 2.





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and the only shot after LSP application





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Wheels cleaned with Carlack68 and Vikan brushes.



Sonus mit, towel and shampoo on bodywork.



Clayed with CYC yellow -





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Then taped up and ready to go -





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After LOTS of trial, the weapon of choice was Menz Polishing pad, and a 1:1 mix of Menz IP and Megs #83. With the metabo rotary.





Here's some 50/50 -







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and after correction -







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and I like the depth achieved in this one -





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Carlack NSC as pe-wax cleaner then Swis.BOS to finish.







Some reflection shots - these are before LSP application, I new it'd be too dark after, so took these beforehand.





No wax or sealant at all, just the bare polished finish. Just goes to prove, a good finish is just as much about the surface prep, as the chosen LSP.







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This is my favourite reflection shot to date -







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Thanks for the owner Garys helping hand removing the NSC and other bits as the darkness quickly approached.





Thanks for reading.
 
I wish we got cooler cars here. That looks like a better looking, VW version of the xB/bB. Those wheels look sweet but I'd hate to clean them! Nice work!
 
I'm not a big fan of vans, but that one takes the cake! Beautiful work. Love the wheels by the way.
 
rollinthelines said:
Man, that last reflection shot is CRAZY! is it the back window??
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No, solid back doors, I really like that shot myself, no LSP either.





Thanks for all comments, much appreciated, and those wheels are a mare to clean.
 
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